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APHIS appoints West Nile virus coordinator, funds surveillance
The USDA-APHIS has appointed a full-time coordinator to work with federal, state, and local agencies combating the virus.
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The future's bright for 2000 and beyond: Swine veterinarians, industry making strong comeback
The future's bright for 2000 and beyond: Swine veterinarians, industry making strong comeback After overcoming what's
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Crows in New York, New Jersey test positive for West Nile virus
The recent discovery of three dead crows in New York and New Jersey is additional evidence of what health officials knew to be true:
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Hatch highlights AVMA PAC luncheon
Senator praises veterinarians' dedication, supports increasing research funding Utah Sen Orrin G. Hatch entertained and educated a
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Pork program seeks to quiet public fear, increase foreign competitiveness
A major pilot program currently under way at participating pork farms and packing plants in the Midwest would certify swine herds
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Canine leishmaniasis confirmed in 21 states
Canine leishmaniasis confirmed in 21 states Cases of visceral canine leishmaniasis
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Federal agencies, Montana reach agreement on Yellowstone bison
Federal agencies, Montana reach agreement on Yellowstone bison
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BSE: Could it happen here? Experts say probably not
As BSE continues its spread in Europe, US authorities are fine-tuning defensive actions to prevent the arrival and spread of the disease
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Europe anxious over foot-and-mouth epizootic in UK
Europe anxious over foot-and-mouth epizootic in UK Europe's farmers are bracing for a potential epizootic of foot-and-mouth disease as an alarming
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Foot-and-mouth on the decline in United Kingdom
Foot-and-mouth on the decline in United Kingdom
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Foreign rabbit virus contained in four states
Foreign rabbit virus contained in four states
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Global influenza laboratory on the horizon
Worldwide, the flu kills between 500,000 and one million people per year
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Dogs at ground zero, Pentagon to be studied
Dogs involved in the search-and-recovery efforts will be evaluated to determine whether they were harmed by environmental toxins
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Are you ready for producers' questions about the scrapie program?
Posted on April 15, 2002 Veterinarians are central to the success of the accelerated scrapie eradication program launched by the Department of …
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The rationale for ridding U.S. of scrapie
Posted on April 15, 2002 Scrapie is uncommon in the United States. The disease has been diagnosed in only about 1,600 sheep and goats since it…
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Bayer seeks veterinary, industry backing before Baytril hearing
Posted on May 1, 2002 The Bayer Corporation is enlisting the veterinary community and food animal industry to help ensure that scientific evidence…
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Pros, cons of feral and free-ranging cat management debated
more veterinarians are being asked to contribute their services and expertise to these controversial endeavors
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Tularemia outbreak identified in pet prairie dogs
Investigators at the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified an outbreak of tularemia, a zoonotic disease
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International animal health body addresses food safety, FMD, and animal welfare
More than 500 participants representing some 140 countries gathered in Paris this past May for the 70th annual General Session
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Human, animal cases of West Nile continue to climb
Every week, health officials learn something new about the West Nile virus that exploded across the United States
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Studies offer scientific appraisal of tail docking effects in dairy cattle
"The prevalence of (bovine) tail docking has exploded. Ten years ago, there weren't very many people docking tails
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Veterinary students enlisted to monitor CWD in Minnesota
Students from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine will aid in surveillance for chronic wasting disease.
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WHO weighs in on antimicrobial debate again
A review panel has concluded that the use of antimicrobials for the sole purpose of growth promotion in livestock can be discontinued
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Guidelines developed for reducing risks from animal contact in public settings - January 1, 2004
Guidelines developed for reducing risks from animal contact in public settings The Executive Board approved AVMA
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The cat debate
Cat colonies range from unmanaged to well managed, but collectively, they add up to a staggering animal welfare issue